The ST16000NM004J is a 16TB enterprise-grade HDD from Seagate’s Exos X16 series, tailored for demanding data center and cloud storage applications. This 3.5-inch drive utilizes a SATA 6Gb/s interface and operates at 7200 RPM, providing a blend of high performance and substantial capacity. It features a 256MB cache to optimize data transfer and is built for continuous 24/7 operation with a high mean time between failures (MTBF), ensuring reliability in rigorous environments. The Exos X16 series is designed for hyperscale data centers, cloud storage, and large-scale surveillance systems, focusing on consistent performance and durability for mission-critical applications that require significant storage capacity.
